Article · 1 Sept 2018
Walking on Madeira: the island that has it all
For many years, Madeira was a place where people went for sunshine and relaxation but, as Paddy Dillon explains, these days it attracts plenty of adventurers who want to explore...
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Feature · 29 Aug 2018
5 of the best short walks in County Kerry
County Kerry is along what has become known as the Wild Atlantic Way, a driving route up the west coast of Ireland that takes in all the famous spots. But as with any special...
Feature · 19 Aug 2018
Go West Thran Dog: Climbing Slieve Carr, Ireland's most remote mountain
Out in the west, deep in the Mayo interior, lies Slieve Carr, a summit defended by its notoriety as Ireland’s most remote mountain. Armed only with their determination and a...
Article · 25 Jul 2018
4 spiritual reasons to walk the Way of St Francis: Florence to Assisi
Ben Cottam and Giles Story walked the 285km section from Florence to Assisi, rather faster than recommended, over nine days in early May this year, armed with Rev Sandy Brown’s...
Article · 15 Jul 2018
Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes – what you need to know
Discover the awesome passes of the French Alps on this stunning 720km journey from Lac Léman to cosmopolitan Nice. Breathtaking views open up around every turn in the road as the...
Article · 23 Jun 2018
16 of the best Mountain Huts in the Alps
Prompted by Kev Reynolds highlighting Bellachat as one of his favourite alpine huts, we have brought together a selection of more great huts and hut experiences in the Alps. They may be historic, friendly and atmospheric, ultra-modern, or perched in...
Article · 16 Jun 2018
The Karnischer Höhenweg – a walk through history
The Karnischer Höhenweg is a 170km waymarked hut-to-hut trek along the border between Italy and Austria. Also known as the Carnic Peace Trail, it runs west to east along the...
Article · 11 Apr 2018
Damian Hall on winning the Ice Ultra in Sweden
Damian Hall has won the Ice Ultra in Sweden - here we ask him about his race preparation, the dizzy heights of appearing on local radio and how he avoided penile frostbite. Yes,...
Article · 8 Apr 2018
Everything you need to know about staying in a mountain hut
Refuge, cabane, rifugio or hütte... mountain huts are a great way to stay high in the mountains, but the thought of planning an alpine trek can be daunting. Will the huts be open...
Article · 30 Mar 2018
Winter trail running adventures in Chamonix
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to hang up your trail shoes in exchange for skis.Trail runner Kingsley Jones trains year-round, and if you know what you’re...
Feature · 18 Mar 2018
Trekking in Greece - the trails and how things have changed
Tim Salmon, who first set foot on Greek soil in 1958 and has been compiling walking guides to the Greek mountains for Cicerone Press with Michael Cullen since the 1970s. Tim...
Feature · 11 Mar 2018
Walking the GR221 through Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains
Keen for a hike before winter, Joakim Steinsvåg spent a week under blue skies hiking the GR221 through Mallorca’s Tramuntana range.
Feature · 28 Feb 2018
An intro to… The Via Podiensis or The Way of St James (the GR65)
The Via Podiensis, or The Way of St James, is another option for pilgrims seeking a new Camino pilgrimage. This major French variant of the Camino de Santiago travels through...
Article · 18 Feb 2018
Walking in the Dordogne – what you need to know
The Dordogne region is steeped in history, with bastide towns, Romanesque churches and Renaissance-style châteaux to visit, as well as rock shelters and caves along the nearby...
Feature · 4 Feb 2018
Plant Spotting in Portugal
Simon Whitmarsh and Andrew Mok were not only astounded by the walking opportunities in Portugal but also its wild flowers. Here, the authors of the Cicerone guidebook to walking in Portugal, describe where to see some of their favourite plants and...
Article · 31 Jan 2018
What’s the difference between walking, trekking, hiking and backpacking?
Cicerone’s Joe Williams answers the question you’ve always been afraid to ask: just what is the difference between walking and trekking? Read on to become a pro with the...
Feature · 4 Dec 2017
Three Seasons in Three Days – a trek in Spain’s Sierra Nevada
No matter how many times you climb mountains they can still spring surprises. Is this one of the reasons we keep returning? A simple three-day trek crossing Spain’s Sierra...
Feature · 12 Sept 2017
The Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise – where the French go trekking
An early-season research trip to one of France’s great one-week treks, a tour in the Vanoise National Park, and top ten tips. This is a mountain range that has pretty much...
Feature · 11 Sept 2017
Cycling the Vía de la Plata
The Vía de la Plata is one of the great Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela. Cicerone author John Hayes set about cycling the route. Here, he describes the history and culture of the region as well as giving some planning and logistics tips.
Article · 5 Aug 2017
What’s the Alta Via? Why are they numbered? Why are there two AV1 routes in Italy? I’m confused…
There are Alta Via trekking routes in two areas of the Italian Alps: the Dolomites and the Aosta Valley (Gran Paradiso/Mont Blanc). Read on to find out the difference between them.